The Chihuahuas started fast, scoring four runs in the first three innings. Outfielder Rymer Liriano doubled in a run in the first to continue his hot hitting. In the second, Jace Peterson brought in a run with a single and Rico Noel scored on a double steal with Peterson.

In the third, Jake Goebbert led of the inning with a double and later scored on a double by Jonathan Galvez. But the Chihuahuas failed to add to their lead after having runners on second and third with no outs.

And that left the door open for the Grizzlies to steal the momentum.

The Grizzlies rallied for the win with the long ball. They scored a run in the fourth, two in the fifth and three in the sixth to go up 6-4 and they never looked back.

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Chris Dominguez hit a solo homer in the fourth, Mark Minicozzi belted a two-run homer in the fifth and Juan Perez hit a pinch-hit three-run homer to left center.

The Grizzlies did most of their damage off El Paso relievers Billy Buckner, Branch Kloess and Michael Nix, who combined to give up eight runs.

Starter Keyvius Sampson delivered a good start for the Chihuahuas. Making his first start since June 3, Sampson gave up just one run in four innings and struckout three. He has give up just one run in his last 11 and 1/3 innings pitched.

"Keyvius pitched well and gave us a good effort," Chihuahuas manager Pat Murphy said. "He has been pitching well of late and has his confidence back." The Grizzlies finished with 13 hits and were an impressive 5-for-13 with runners in scoring position. The Chihuahuas finished with 10 hits, including a 2-for-3 performance by Liriano, who also had a walk in the game. The 23-year-old from the Dominican Republic hit .478 on the homestand and showed his versatility at the plate with a bunt single on Wednesday night.

"Raymer has come in and done a good job for us," Murphy said. "He did some really good things at the plate and in the outfield."

The Chihuahuas, who are now 26-29 at home, hit the road tonight for a four-game series at Las Vegas.

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Weeks after breaking the all-time Minor League single-season attendance record for El Paso baseball, the Chihuahuas announced that more than 400,000 fans have walked through the Southwest University Park gates. This comes on the heels of a social media milestone, as the team's Facebook page hit 100,000 likes, ranking second in all of Minor League Baseball.

"Through just 50 games in El Paso we have crossed over 400,000 visitors," said Brad Taylor, General Manager of the Chihuahuas. "What a tribute to the fans that have shown so much support to this great ballpark and this team."